Never Let Go Of Someone With These 9 Character Traits

Are you still looking for a soulmate? Or have you found the one yet? Though the advent of dating applications has made the search for “the one” easier, not every relationship works. Finding “the one” has become difficult. Scientists have spent years trying to figure out the best qualities a potential suitor needs to bring into a relationship to make it a happy and long-lasting relationship. For those fortunate enough to find themselves in a long term relationship and are thinking of settling down, it might be worth watching this video to see if your special someone has any of these character traits!

If you found this video helpful, but are still doubtful about whether they are the one specifically for you, we have a video on that too:    • 10 Signs You've Found The ONE  

Writer: Sara Del Villar
Script Editor: Isadora Ho
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
VO: Amanda Silvera
Animator: Maxine Gando
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

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